It has been reported that Barcelona, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are interested in wrapping up a transfer for Joao Cancelo from Manchester City permanently.
The versatile full-back was sent on loan to the Bavarian giants, with many speculating that there was a rift between him and Pep Guardiola.
While Guardiola himself hinted three weeks ago that Cancelo could return to Manchester City next season, a transfer may be on the cards for him.
Barcelona, Arsenal & Bayern plotting Cancelo transfer
Largely, the Portuguese international was a smash hit during his time at the Etihad Stadium, with the Catalan boss branding him as a ‘diamond’ via Sportskeeda.
However, things seemingly went awry between both parties, as the 28-year-old lost his place in the side to Nathan Ake at left-back and even Rico Lewis at right-back.
90 Min have now reported that Manchester City are unlikely to blood Joao Cancelo back into their squad and are ready to sanction a summer transfer.
For starters, Bayern Munich, where the former Juventus technician is currently on loan would like to sign him on a permanent basis, as he has started to feature much more regularly than before under Thomas Tuchel.
Arsenal are also keen on completing a transfer involving Joao Cancelo, as Mikel Arteta, who worked with him for a short period of time at Manchester City believes he would fit well into his side.
Barcelona are also interested in signing the two-time Premier League winner, but are keen on initially bringing him to the Spotify Camp Nou on loan.
MCN View: Manchester City should sell him abroad
Whether it be Bayern or Barcelona, the last thing Manchester City should do is allow Joao Cancelo to leave on a transfer to Arsenal.
While there still exists a sizable gap between the Premier League’s two best teams, the Gunners are only going to get better and better as time passes.
Considering just how much the arrivals of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus boosted Mikel Arteta’s side and their title prospects, the last thing City need is for Joao Cancelo to further improve them.
Instead, a sale to a foreign club would be the advisable step.
